Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Kentucky State University · Frankfort, KY

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,363Median earnings 4 years after
$32,000Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Kentucky State University earn a median of $20,096. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,278 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,588–$73,923).

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$36,926$25,000
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$35,050$23,250
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$29,647$25,417

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Kentucky State University make?

The median salary is $20,096 and $32,000 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.